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First to Fly — Wright Brothers' Factory

Date: 1910
Description: Workers in the General Assembly Department of the Wright Brothers' airplane factory.
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Workers Viewing Ford Cars

Date: 11 09 1938
Description: Crowd of workers viewing two new Ford cars in the Madison Kipp Corp. plant, 201-231 Waubesa Street.
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Gardner Bakery

Date: 04 02 1928
Description: Gardner Baking Company, showing men taking Purity Bread from ovens, 849 E. Washington Avenue.
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International Harvester Tractor Service Station in Germany

Date: 1934
Description: Mechanics working with Deering tractors at a service station in Breslau, Germany. Original caption reads: "International Harvester Company m.b.H., Breslau...
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International Harvester Branch in Breslau, Germany

Date: 1934
Description: Men working with spare parts at an International Harvester branch in Breslau, Germany. Original caption reads: "International Harvester Company m.b. H., Br...
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Julia and Julius Jacobson at the Museum

Date: 1912
Description: Well-dressed Julia and Julius Jacobson looking at Indian artifacts at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Museum during their wedding trip to Madison...
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Kayser Motors Mechanic

Date: 02 13 1948
Description: A mechanic spray painting a vehicle at Kayser Motors, located at 701 East Washington Avenue.
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Painting A-100 "Golden Jubilee" Truck at Springfield Works

Date: 1957
Description: A factory worker wears a protective hood and face mask to paint the body of an International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck at International Harvester's Spri...
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Painting "Golden Jubilee" Truck Cabs

Date: 1957
Description: A factory worker in a protective suit and mask applies a coat of paint to an International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck cab at International Harvester's Sp...
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Painter with Paint Hose at Springfield Works

Date: 1957
Description: A factory worker selects a paint hose hanging from a wall to apply paint to an International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck at Springfield Works.
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Painting a "Golden Jubilee" Truck at Springfield Works

Date: 1957
Description: A factory worker sprays paint onto the body of an International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck at International Harvester's Springfield Works.
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"Golden Jubilee" Truck on the Factory Paint Line

Date: 1957
Description: An International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck sits on the paint line at Springfield Works. A factory worker wearing a protective suit and hood looks toward...
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International M-5-6 Trucks on Assembly Line

Date: 1941
Description: Factory workers on the assembly line (possibly at International Harvester's Ft. Wayne Works) with M-5-6 trucks. Original caption reads: "The trucks are the...
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Early P&H 5-Ton Crane in Large Foundry

Date: 1910
Description: An early Pawling and Harnischfeger cab-operated crane with dial operated controllers and a 5-ton type "O" bridge with a type "A" trolley. The operator is i...
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MEC&MC 15-Ton Type "N" Bridge with Type "A" Trolley

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Description: Milwaukee Electric Crane & Manufacturing Company 15-Ton type "N" bridge crane with a type "A" trolley and a standard bottom block. The crane is loading mat...
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Mounting Cab at Springfield Works

Date: 1937
Description: A factory worker standing by a truck cab as it is lowered onto the assembly line at International Harvester's Springfield Works. Another man near a railing...
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Assembling Truck Grills at Springfield Works

Date: 03 15 1937
Description: Factory workers assemble the grill of a truck at International Harvester's Springfield Works.
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Men Working in McCormick Foundry

Date: 1900
Description: View across foundry floor of factory workers in a large room with high ceilings, vent hoods and skylights at McCormick Works. Two men in the middle ground ...
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Graf Zeppelin

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Description: Slightly elevated view of a crowd surrounding the Graf Zeppelin inside a hangar. (It was named after the German pioneer of airships, Ferdinand von Zeppelin...
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Filling Tire Molds

Date: 1919
Description: Elevated view of a room in the Boone Tire Factory. Two men are removing a tire from a mold, one of many running along a conveyor belt inside the Boone Tire...

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